| ferric oxide |
a red-brown solid compound in the natural form of iron ore or rust, processed for use as a pigment and in metallurgy, magnetic tapes and polishing compounds. |
| Ferris wheel |
(sometimes l.c.) a ride, as at a carnival or amusement park, consisting of a very large upright power-driven wheel with partially enclosed seats that are suspended between two parallel rims. |
| ferrite |
any compound formed by the combining of ferric oxide with the oxide of a baser metal. [3 definitions] |
| ferro- |
iron. |
| ferroconcrete |
see "reinforced concrete." |
| ferroelectric |
of or relating to a nonconducting material that will polarize when an electric field is applied. [2 definitions] |
| ferromagnetic |
of or pertaining to several substances, such as iron and nickel, that are easily magnetized. |
| ferromanganese |
an alloy of manganese and iron, used in steelmaking. |
| ferrous |
of, relating to, or containing iron, esp. with a valence of two. |
| ferrous oxide |
a powdery black compound of iron used in making steel, a type of glass, and enamels. |
| ferruginous |
of, containing, or like iron. [2 definitions] |
| ferrule |
a metal ring, cap, or sleeve put around the end of a pole, shaft, handle, or the like to reinforce, prevent splitting, or provide a strong connection. [3 definitions] |
| ferry |
a boat or ship used to carry people, vehicles, and other things across a bay, river, lake, or channel. [6 definitions] |
| ferryboat |
a boat used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a bay, river, or the like. |
| ferryman |
a person who operates or owns a ferry. |
| fertile |
producing or able to produce abundant growth of farm crops or other vegetation. [4 definitions] |
| fertility |
the quality or state of being fertile. |
| fertilization |
the act or process of fertilizing. |
| fertilize |
to cause the fertilization of. [3 definitions] |
| fertilizer |
an organic or inorganic substance added to soil to improve plant production or growth. [2 definitions] |
| ferule |
a rod, flat stick, or cane used for punishing children. [2 definitions] |